⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Hamilton; Kearny – Sunday, August 9, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 5:55PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Details

At 554 PM CDT/454 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 17 miles north of Kendall, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Areas of blowing dust may
reduce visibility. Dry lightning strikes may create a
wildfire risk.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Hamilton and northern Kearny Counties.

Instructions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.